Hilton Garden Inn Kyoto Shijo Karasuma

Incorporating traditional Japanese elements Spatial Production a warm and relaxing space

  • Hospitality Spaces
  • The bar lounge, the symbol of the lobby, is characterized by a space that is seamlessly connected to the reception and dining area. The lattice hanging from the ceiling enhances the sense of presence and Spatial Production of "craft." The wall is decorated with artwork of Kyoto fans that evoke the image of "pine trees."

    The bar lounge, the symbol of the lobby, is characterized by a space that is seamlessly connected to the reception and dining area. The lattice hanging from the ceiling enhances the sense of presence and Spatial Production of "craft." The wall is decorated with artwork of Kyoto fans that evoke the image of "pine trees."

  • The reception area is finished with a three-dimensional pattern that resembles the Hilton Garden Inn logo and plasterwork with different expressions, expressing the theme of "Craft." The counter is also made of terrazzo, which gives it a handmade feel.

    The reception area is finished with a three-dimensional pattern that resembles the Hilton Garden Inn logo and plasterwork with different expressions, expressing the theme of "Craft." The counter is also made of terrazzo, which gives it a handmade feel.

  • The buffet counter in the dining area makes effective use of the compact space by using a vertically stacked buffet wall.

    The buffet counter in the dining area makes effective use of the compact space by using a vertically stacked buffet wall.

  • The dining area, where you can enjoy a variety of seating styles, exudes a sense of "craft" with its distinctive plastered walls and lighting fixtures. The accent is a custom-made piece of art with the image of a pine tree, printed by Kyoto's long-established publisher, Geisoudo.

    The dining area, where you can enjoy a variety of seating styles, exudes a sense of "craft" with its distinctive plastered walls and lighting fixtures. The accent is a custom-made piece of art with the image of a pine tree, printed by Kyoto's long-established publisher, Geisoudo.

  • The elevator hall has an art wall with pine trunks and branches made of plaster and leaves made of Kyoto braid, making it a great photo spot.

    The elevator hall has an art wall with pine trunks and branches made of plaster and leaves made of Kyoto braid, making it a great photo spot.

  • The fitness gym on the basement floor. An art wall featuring a graphic depiction of the shadows of pine trees reflected through the lattice decorates the space.

    The fitness gym on the basement floor. An art wall featuring a graphic depiction of the shadows of pine trees reflected through the lattice decorates the space.

  • The guest room corridor is accented with a graphic wall made of custom-made Japanese paper with the image of a pine tree and decorated with prints by Geisoudo.

    The guest room corridor is accented with a graphic wall made of custom-made Japanese paper with the image of a pine tree and decorated with prints by Geisoudo.

  • A guest room with distinctive shoji screen patterns

    A guest room with distinctive shoji screen patterns

  • A deluxe family room where you can take off your shoes and relax. Up to four people can stay. Art panels depicting the "pine tree" of Uisoudo are installed on the walls.

    A deluxe family room where you can take off your shoes and relax. Up to four people can stay. Art panels depicting the "pine tree" of Uisoudo are installed on the walls.

  • Hilton Garden Inn Kyoto Shijo Karasuma
  • The reception area is finished with a three-dimensional pattern that resembles the Hilton Garden Inn logo and plasterwork with different expressions, expressing the theme of "Craft." The counter is also made of terrazzo, which gives it a handmade feel.
  • The buffet counter in the dining area makes effective use of the compact space by using a vertically stacked buffet wall.
  • The dining area, where you can enjoy a variety of seating styles, exudes a sense of "craft" with its distinctive plastered walls and lighting fixtures. The accent is a custom-made piece of art with the image of a pine tree, printed by Kyoto's long-established publisher, Geisoudo.
  • The elevator hall has an art wall with pine trunks and branches made of plaster and leaves made of Kyoto braid, making it a great photo spot.
  • The fitness gym on the basement floor. An art wall featuring a graphic depiction of the shadows of pine trees reflected through the lattice decorates the space.
  • The guest room corridor is accented with a graphic wall made of custom-made Japanese paper with the image of a pine tree and decorated with prints by Geisoudo.
  • A guest room with distinctive shoji screen patterns
  • A deluxe family room where you can take off your shoes and relax. Up to four people can stay. Art panels depicting the "pine tree" of Uisoudo are installed on the walls.

Photo: Nacása & Partners Inc.

About the Project

Overview Hilton Garden Inn Kyoto Shijo Karasuma is the first Hilton Hotels & Resorts family brand to enter Japan.
The hotel has 250 rooms, a restaurant, a bar, a fitness room, and a 24-hour self-service shop. Targeting business and leisure travelers, the hotel offers the Hilton brand's premium service at an affordable price with a "simple, yet premium" theme.
Issues/Themes To embody the Hilton Garden Inn brand concept of "light, bright and airy" while incorporating unique Japanese originality.
Incorporating the regional characteristics unique to Kyoto.
Space Solution/Realization The design concept is "Craft," which evokes the image of traditional crafts and the skills born from the handiwork of artisans, as an essence of Japanese culture unique to Japan and Kyoto. The entire hotel is bright, friendly, and comfortable, with a Japanese feel based on light wood grain and the soft texture of plastered walls, and green is used as an accent color inspired by Kyoto. The hotel faces Matsubara Street, and the theme of the art is "pine tree," which comes from the street, to create an originality in combination with traditional crafts associated with Kyoto, while expressing "Craft."

Basic Information

Services Provided Design, Layout
Our Team Creative Direction: Kosuke Ishii
Design: Kosuke Ishii, Katsura Homma, Rei Hirama
Location Kyoto, Japan
Open November 2022
Website https://hiltongardeninn.hiltonhotels.jp/hotel/kansai/hilton-garden-inn-kyoto-shijo-karasuma
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Kosuke Ishii

Design Direction

Kosuke Ishii

He has worked on a wide range of projects, from Commercial Spaces such as retail stores and restaurants to communication spaces such as offices, and in recent years has focused on designing Hospitality Spaces such as hotels. Making use of the experience and knowledge he has gained from working in a wide range of fields, he continues to take on new design challenges while placing importance on the perspectives of both the user and the client.

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